Per Scholas · 3 days ago

Director, Research & Evaluation

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$85K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Conduct research to uncover evidence-based best practices in adult education and workforce development.

Identify internal research opportunities that align with and further the organization’s mission.

Design and implement evaluation plans to measure the effectiveness and impact of organizational programs and interventions.

Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to ensure that evaluation processes are integrated into program design and delivery.

Collaborate with external evaluators (e.g., MDRC, Economic Mobility) to ensure evaluation activities align with organizational metrics.

Build a deep understanding of what and how administrative data are collected and stored in Salesforce, ensuring accurate and meaningful data extraction used for effective data analysis.

Design and implement valid and reliable data collection tools to gather insights on program effectiveness and participant experiences. These include surveys, questionnaires, and interview and focus group protocols.

Design and implement advanced quantitative research methodologies to identify trends and evaluate program effectiveness and outcomes across different regions, modalities, and learner demographics.

Conduct longitudinal analyses to track program impacts over time, measuring progress toward organizational goals.

Analyze qualitative data to identify patterns, themes, and narratives that inform program improvements and strategic initiatives.

Develop clear and concise evaluation reports that document contextual factors, convey key insights in accessible and compelling narrative language, and provide immediate, short-term, and long-term actionable recommendations.

Synthesize qualitative insights into compelling narratives that complement quantitative data, providing a holistic view of program outcomes and impact.

Coordinate with the Development team to draft and develop final grant proposal evaluation plans.

Engage in other analytical activities or special projects related to measurement and evaluation, as needed.

Qualification

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Program EvaluationAdvanced Statistical AnalysisSocial Science ResearchData AnalysisQualitative Data AnalysisSPSSRSTATASalesforceTableauKey Informant InterviewsFocus GroupsData CommunicationCollaborative Environment

Required

A Master’s Degree (Ph.D. preferred) or equivalent program evaluation experience in behavioral and social science, education, or other related disciplines.

3+ years of applied evaluation experience (experience in education, workforce development, or social or public policy preferred).

A track record of completing rigorous program evaluations that inform decision-making.

Extensive experience in advanced statistical analysis methods.

Strong qualitative data analysis skills, including conducting Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) and focus groups.

Experience communicating complex data analyses and interpretation to technical and non-technical audiences in a simple, meaningful, and compelling manner.

Experience working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment in which leadership requests for quick-turn data analysis and interpretation are common.

Intellectually curious and motivated by the opportunity to learn from and contribute to the fields of workforce development, equity, and economic mobility.

Proficiency in SPSS, R, or STATA.